Private Equity

Fundraising

Volcker limits rolled back on some, not all, PE fund investing by banks

Volcker rule changes exempt VC funds, allowing banks to invest in them like other LPs, but not other strategies like mid-market buyout and growth equity.

3 min read · 29 June 2020

LPs rush to Thoma Bravo funds despite no hurdle

The firm's 14th flagship and third mid-market fund also have American-style waterfall distribution plans.

3 min read · 26 June 2020

Periscope surfaces to launch sophomore tech fund with $200m target

Periscope, an investor in lower mid-market, tech-enabled services and software companies, two years ago closed its debut fund at $104 million.

2 min read · 25 June 2020

Founders First Capital unveils $100m program for diverse-led businesses

The $100 million will be invested over four years, targeting around 500 companies.

2 min read · 24 June 2020

KKR makes record bets in Asia as pandemic ‘catalyses’ sales processes

Coronavirus uncertainty and liquidity constraints have made some business owners in the region more willing to sell, head of Asia-Pacific Ming Lu tells PEI.

4 min read · 24 June 2020

TPG, HIG, Goldman spinouts brave tough fundraising market for new firms

Recent experience suggests new managers with senior GPs and strategies spun out of brand-name firms could have a fundraising edge, even in a pandemic-battered market.

5 min read · 23 June 2020

Ex-Abraaj team to seek $300m for latest North Africa fund – exclusive

RMBV, which became independent from Abraaj Group last year, will begin conversations with potential LPs in September, PEI has learned.

2 min read · 23 June 2020

Opportunity zone market appears to be weathering covid crisis

Major OZ fund managers like Cresset and Bridge Investment Group are still moving forward despite the market disruption from the coronavirus crisis.

4 min read · 19 June 2020

Lazarus and Joseph’s EMK rises again with sophomore fund close

The mid-market firm, founded by Edmund Lazarus and Mark Joseph, has held a one-and-done on its latest vehicle.

2 min read · 19 June 2020

Lazarus and Joseph’s EMK rises again with sophomore fund close

The mid-market firm, founded by Edmund Lazarus and Mark Joseph, has held a one-and-done on its latest vehicle.

2 min read · 19 June 2020

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